Report – Inter Milan Want €12M For Fiorentina Target
This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Sebastiano Esposito is currently part of Inter Milan's senior squad once again.
The Italy Under-21 striker had spent last season on loan with Empoli. However, that loan deal came to an end, and the Tuscans did not sign him on a permanent basis.
Therefore, Sebastianio Esposito travelled with the Inter squad to the United States for the Club World Cup. He appeared in all four of their matches at the tournament, starting two.
Inter Want €12M For Fiorentina Target Sebastiano Esposito
EMPOLI, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Sebastiano Esposito of Empoli FC applauds the fans after during the Serie A match between Empoli and Monza at Stadio Carlo Castellani on August 17, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by)
It looks like virtually a foregone conclusion that Sebastiano Esposito will leave Inter this summer, however.
And there have been a few clubs to show an interest in the 23-year-old.
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Widespread reports indicate that Fiorentina are the team who have moved the fastest.
However, the Tuscans have yet to make an offer that has convinced Inter.
The Corriere dello Sport report that the Nerazzurri want €10-12 million for Esposito.
Meanwhile, Fiorentina must offload some attacking players before they can move for Esposito. These include M'Bala Nzola, Christian Kouame, and Lucas Beltran.
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